Master of Public Administration

University of La Verne

1950 Third Street, La Verne, USA

273041

Last updated: 03/09/2024

About Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at the University of La Verne develops public service professionals to engage in socially responsible roles in their communities and organizations, including in local, state, and national government. The MPA program focuses on building connections with alumni, public service leaders, and the public itself to collaborate on solutions that address regional and local problems, issues, and disparities. We offer a relevant and highly personalized program with career mentoring, professional networking, and advancement in public service.

Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the MPA program is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top graduate public affairs programs in Southern California. Features and benefits of the program include:

personal attention, networking, and high levels of interaction among students and faculty;
an emphasis on skills development and civic professionalism;
relevant core offerings and choice of concentrations;
courses focused on active learning, including an elective travel course and applied project opportunities;
highly competent, professional faculty dedicated to public service;
year-round coursework allows students to begin fall, spring, or summer;
full library resources and specialized career development services offered to all students and alumni;
tutoring and mentoring offered by the Academic Success Center;
financial assistance.

The University of La Verne offers a number of MPA degree specializations to address the individual career needs of the students:

Urban Management and Affairs;
Nonprofit;
Public Health; and
JD/MPA Dual Degree Program.

Students can select a concentration or propose electives that best addresses their career path.

Tuition (1st year)

$15,990.00 USD

Application Fee

$30.00 USD

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

Master's Degree

Average Graduate Diploma

2 Year Masters Degree Including An Optional Internship

Cost of Living

$15,180.00 USD / Year

Gross Tuition

$16,575.00 USD / First Year

Application Fee

$50.00 USD

Master of Public Administration

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